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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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